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Our Focal Point Blog serves as a written resource to showcase EMDRIA™ members' knowledge and best practices on a variety of topics related to EMDR therapy, highlight the latest news and insights in the field, and foster a sense of belonging in the EMDR therapy community. This award-winning blog is the place where both EMDR therapists and the public can find credible, accessible, and relevant information about EMDR therapy.
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Recent Blog Posts
Holding the Whole: EMDR Consultation and Training with Clinicians Serving Refugee Communities
EMDRIA member Sherry Yam invites EMDR consultants to consider consultation as a trauma-informed system of care.
In the News: January 30, 2026
EMDRIA members and EMDR therapy are featured in various articles and interviews. Learn more in this edition of In the News.
EMDRIA Statement on Friday January 30, 2026’s Day of Action
In alignment with its values, EMDRIA will observe a half-day office closure on Friday in solidarity with therapists and others participating in a national day of action centered on preventing harm and supporting community well-being.
Keeping Up with EMDR, the Brain, and Neurobiology: From Brain Parts to Brain Networks
Bridger, Jen and Caleb bring us up to date on the evolving world of neurobiology and how EMDR therapist can apply this new knowledge.
Treating Shame with EMDR: Practical Strategies for Therapists
EMDRIA member Skye Ross dives into Phases 1-4 with a shame focus and discusses the importance of using compassion and attachment EMDR focused therapy when working with shame.
The Political Nervous System: EMDR, Migration, and Mental Health in a Time of Fear
Liliana Baylon, EMDRIA member, encourages EMDR therapists to reflect on how to attune to clients affected by shifting political views on immigration.
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